Fay to be memorialized

The City Council voted unanimously to designate the intersection of Salem Street, Hunting Street and Broadway the Eileen M. Fay Community Garden.

Councilor Martin Gately said the gesture was “tremendously appropriate” and that it will serve as “a fitting tribute” to preserve the late councilor’s memory. The memorial will be christened June 16.

“(It) really reflects positively on her memory,” he said.

Fay, the former Ward 6 Councilor, died unexpectedly in her home in March. She had battled through several hard campaigns before being elected to the council in 2004. Her seat on the council will be filled by the winner of a special election to be held on June 19.